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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education